Financial Administration Officer

3 weeks ago


Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land. Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Social Services and Early Years, the Financial Administration Officer (Childcare and Early Years Services) is responsible for completing childcare, early years, and homemaking program payments, contract administration, data management and reporting.

The Financial Administration Officer (Childcare and Early Years Services) also assist with operational reviews of childcare, early years, and homemaking service providers, participate in the development and/or revision of childcare, early years, and homemaking program policies, collect and collate related statistical data and assist in responding to requests for related programs.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Track and manage service provider files to determine eligibility for funding opportunities and/or subsidies

Stay abreast of legislative, regulation and local policy changes as they relate to the childcare, early years, and homemaking programs funding calculations and financial reporting to ensure the City, and service providers are in compliance and drawing on all available funding sources

Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge including applicable legislation and guidelines related to childcare, early years, and homemaking programs, its regulations and local policies related to funding calculations, financial reporting, and related administration

Accountable for the receipt, review, verification and calculation of funding and subsidy entitlements, and cost sharing adjustments as set by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health

Review, track, and process monthly subsidy/funding payments to service providers

Review and reconcile monthly funding payments and payment requests

Conduct quarterly service provider eligibility reviews

Identity and adjust payments and overpayments to service providers

Responsible to provide financial and statistical data collecting/reporting functions to meet provincial and municipal requirements

Responsible for the administration and maintenance of various internal and external programs and databases used to track payments, monitor status and ensure compliance

Responsible for the completion of municipal and provincial reporting as required

Know and practice appropriate protection of privacy disclosures and information access practices per corporate policy and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)

Reconcile payment requests, submit to the Ministry, and reconcile payments as received

Participate in staff meetings and working groups

Track and follow up on childcare and early years and homemaking service provider and Ministry requirements

Know and observe Occupational Health and Safety regulation and local security policies in the performance of all duties

Participate in operational reviews of childcare and early years and homemaking service providers

Research and collect data related to the provincial childcare and early years and homemaking programs

Perform other duties in the event of a peacetime emergency as set forth in the Community Development Service Group Emergency Response Plan

Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Competencies
3-year diploma in accounting and/or business administration or related program

2 years’ experience in financial administration with legislation and/or policy interpretation responsibilities

**Must demonstrate Corporate Competencies**: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Ability to communicate effectively with service providers and various levels of government

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage difficult interactions

Intermediate mathematics/accounting skills

Strong critical thinking, analytical and mathematical skills, including ability to identify and resolve problems

Strong organization and administration skills; ability to manage a high workload and meet deadlines

Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, and Access)

Knowledge of the Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) System

Ability to interpret legislation and related policies

Knowledge of and Adherence to strict confidentiality requirements

Municipal/provincial experience an asset

Verbal French language skills an asset

Required to obtain and maintain satisfactory crimin



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